US Bridges

FM 2557 over Hcwid #1 Master Drain

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.90 MI N of US 281 · Structure no. 211090142901005

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,668
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2557 over Hcwid #1 Master Drain is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 2557 over Hcwid #1 Master Drain in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,668 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 2557
CrossesHcwid #1 Master Drain
Location0.90 MI N of US 281
RouteState Highway 2557
StateTexas
Coordinates26.10295, -98.1614
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,668 (2014)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2032
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2557 over Hcwid #1 Master Drain built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is FM 2557 over Hcwid #1 Master Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2557 over Hcwid #1 Master Drain carry?

About 2,668 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is FM 2557 over Hcwid #1 Master Drain?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2557 over Hcwid #1 Master Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.